Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.21 Edward VI Kings of England c.1800 Wedgwood

Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.21 Edward VI Kings of England c.1800 WedgwoodThis finely modelled oval portrait medallion is an authentic example of Wedgwood's celebrated 'Kings of England' series, produced in the firm's distinctive black basalt body around 1800. The medallion is impressed with the maker's name WEDGWOOD to the reverse and bears the series number 21, identifying its place within the original sequence. The 'Kings of England in high relief, including their present Majesties' was first advertised in Wedgwood's

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The refined white colour palette

then transforms into a vivid

which is common for utilitarian or advertising novelty bottles of this period

Above and below the figural band are matching borders composed of repeating floral medallions within an open interlaced framework

Wedgwood & Bentley were renowned for their exacting standards and artistic vision

and sophisticated collections of antique and vintage porcelain

The back of the frame is currently open and will need to be taped or sealed closed again by the buyer for added security and neatness

and urns and foliage

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire an authentic late 19th century English Doulton Lambeth stoneware pipe tobacco jar in pleasing

This medallion is therefore not only a fine piece of historic Wedgwood pottery

or classical design